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Storm Eowyn leaves thousands without power across the West Coast

Communities face extended power cuts due to severe weather conditions.

Immagine della tempesta Eowyn che colpisce la West Coast
La tempesta Eowyn ha lasciato migliaia senza elettricità sulla West Coast.

Severe impact of Storm Eowyn on power supply

Storm Eowyn has unleashed its fury across the West Coast, leaving thousands of homes without electricity. The storm’s high winds have wreaked havoc on the power infrastructure, particularly affecting the northern and western regions of Scotland.

SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks) has reported that despite the tireless efforts of their engineers, many households may remain powerless until late Monday evening. This situation has plunged communities into darkness, with flickering lights preceding complete outages.

Extent of the outages

As the storm continues to batter the region, the scale of the power cuts has become increasingly alarming. On Islay, nearly 3,000 households are currently without power, with the entire island experiencing significant disruptions. Similarly, the Isle of Arran is grappling with outages affecting over 1,500 customers. The situation is dire in Campbeltown, where a large outage stretches northward to Lochgilphead, impacting numerous communities along the A92 coastal road between Stonehaven and Inverbervie.

Challenges in restoration efforts

Repair efforts are being hampered by the ongoing high winds, which pose risks to both engineers and the restoration process. SSEN has communicated to its customers that while they are working diligently to restore power, the damage inflicted by Storm Eowyn is extensive. In the Argyll and West of Scotland area, customers have been informed that they might be without power until Monday evening. For other affected areas, SSEN aims to restore supplies by 10 PM on Sunday, but the situation remains fluid and subject to change.

Community response and support

Local communities are coming together to support one another during this challenging time. Many residents are sharing resources and information to help those most affected by the outages. Emergency services are on standby to assist vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly and those with medical needs who rely on electricity for essential equipment. The resilience of these communities is being tested, but the spirit of cooperation and support remains strong.


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